Wow!! I can see why you're proud of this, Brent. It's amazing! I'm no sixth grader but I would read this in a heartbeat. And I might even frame some of those illustrations. If this doesn't sell, I'll have no faith in the publishing industry ever again. (Not that I have much now.)
Good luck. I look forward to the day you tell us it's on its way to publication.
Aha! I wondered what had happened to this story, which you gave me for input a few years ago. I'm delighted to see it's found new life in images. You go, guy!
Thanks for sharing, Brent. And that’s so exciting to see where the project is at, and how far it’s come. Not to mention this mystery next book. Congrats all round!
Btw I love that last page especially - the full page artwork. It’s looking glorious 🤩
Thanks Brent. Outside of the "Big Five" there's scores of very capable publishers, who move books just as readily. If I saw one I liked I'd tell the agent get my book into their hands pronto.
Oh absolutely! (With graphic novels, though, most smaller publishers pay very small advances, which would once again mean I have to finance all the art myself -- $10,000ish -- and that probably isn't happening. 😂)
Just it was announced, so I guess I can talk about it a bit. I sold a graphic novel to workman. It’s a twist on the classic pride and prejudice, but with cats. It’ll be out in 2027. My agent matched me with an illustrator Who is amazing.
Thank you! Yes, that's the little engine that could, isnt it? I think that's true for a LOT of "difficult " projects -- they need to "prove" themselves in a different medium. Go figure!
Wow!! I can see why you're proud of this, Brent. It's amazing! I'm no sixth grader but I would read this in a heartbeat. And I might even frame some of those illustrations. If this doesn't sell, I'll have no faith in the publishing industry ever again. (Not that I have much now.)
Good luck. I look forward to the day you tell us it's on its way to publication.
Haha thank you! Yes, I don't have a lot of faith right now, but hope springs eternal!
I love the idea of framing these. I might do that! 🙂😍
Aha! I wondered what had happened to this story, which you gave me for input a few years ago. I'm delighted to see it's found new life in images. You go, guy!
Thank you! We'll see, it's all a grand experiment. LOL
Thanks for sharing, Brent. And that’s so exciting to see where the project is at, and how far it’s come. Not to mention this mystery next book. Congrats all round!
Btw I love that last page especially - the full page artwork. It’s looking glorious 🤩
Thanks! Yes, it feels really good to be moving back into fiction. Now we'll see if I move any copies! 😂
(I'll.swnd you a copy when it's ready)
Brent can you tell your agent what to do? For instance, send my book to this or that publisher?
I can certainly make suggestions, bit she's the expert, and I trust her take completely. Why, do you have a suggestion?
Thanks Brent. Outside of the "Big Five" there's scores of very capable publishers, who move books just as readily. If I saw one I liked I'd tell the agent get my book into their hands pronto.
Oh absolutely! (With graphic novels, though, most smaller publishers pay very small advances, which would once again mean I have to finance all the art myself -- $10,000ish -- and that probably isn't happening. 😂)
This is fabulous! I have a graphic novel story, which I can tell you if you want to message me. And the book has sold. Linda Joy Singleton.
Huh, I don't think I have your current email
Oh wonderful! Who did it sell to? When does it come out? (Not announced yet?)
Just it was announced, so I guess I can talk about it a bit. I sold a graphic novel to workman. It’s a twist on the classic pride and prejudice, but with cats. It’ll be out in 2027. My agent matched me with an illustrator Who is amazing.
Fantastic! Congrats! (And how fun...)
Heart Stoppers started as a graphic novel....and is a huge hit on Netflix. I think this has real potential.
Thank you! Yes, that's the little engine that could, isnt it? I think that's true for a LOT of "difficult " projects -- they need to "prove" themselves in a different medium. Go figure!
Your thinking outside the box looks amazing! I hope this graphic series will be snapped up soon!
Thank you! We'll see. These days, one never knows. 😂